The irrational act of killing Arab grants him the life of confinement. The World English Dictionary defines ‘Faith’: ‘A Strong or unshakable belief in someone or something without proof or evidence.’ Meursault, the major protagonist of The Outsider is shown as a self-absorbed man in the beginning but ultimately emerges to be a man of truth at the end of the novel. Thus, the study helps the readers to grow a critical and analytical understanding of their own society through the eyes of Meursault.Ībstract: It is said that- ‘its choice- not chance- that determines your destiny.’ Albert Camus, a French renowned writer believes so and continues with his faith in man’s dignity despite his experience of ‘cold and indifferent universe’ during the World War II. The study finds that Meursault is equally an existential hero and a mirror reflecting the ugly truth of society.

Yet, he is not confined within any structure rather he goes beyond. Consequently, his existential crisis intensifies. But for having distinctiveness as an individual, he neither plays the games of society nor accepts the vague appearances and values manufactured by society. A sense of alienation springing from social factors is primarily responsible for his isolation and emotional detachment from social life. Meursault, an individual marginalized for the exploitative nature of society, is characterized as socially isolated and emotionally detached who seems to regard life meaningless. The study also investigates Meursault, the protagonist, as a character beyond this perimeter. The objective of this study is to analyze Albert Camus ' Meursault in The Outsider from existential point of view considering all major features of existentialism.

Novel the outsider by albert camus